Obituaries

David Recovo

David Recovo

October 30, 2009

David Jose Recovo Jr., 40- On October 30, 2009 lifetime El Paso resident David Jose Recovo Jr. was called back home by Our Holy Father. David was blessed with a beautiful sense of humor and enjoyed making his family and friends laugh. He is survived by his loving family; his wife of 20 years Alyson Recovo and their children David...

Arzie L. Lewis

Arzie L. Lewis

October 29, 2009

Arzie L. Lewis, SSG retired was born February 22, 1948 and after a long battle with cancer went home with the Lord on October 29, 2009. He served in the US Army, and upon completion of service began working at the US Postal service in Las Cruces and retired after 19 years. He is survived by his wife, Tal; his...

Elvira Jacobo Flores

Elvira Jacobo Flores

October 29, 2009

Elvira Jacobo Flores, 93, Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Peace with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Peace. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survived by son:...

Brandon Gonzales

Brandon Gonzales

October 29, 2009

Brandon Charles Gonzales was born May 29, 2000, he passed away on October 29, 2009. Brandon attended Dr. Nixon Elementary School where he was in the 4th grade gifted and talented class. Brandon was full of life and kind hearted. He had compassion for his friends and family. We will miss his smile, his warm friendliness, his positive attitude and...

Maria Luisa Lara

Maria Luisa Lara

October 28, 2009

Maria Luisa Lara, 72, Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday, November 2, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 11:30 am, Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by sons, Rafael Jr., Daniel, and David Lara; daughters, Patricia Quick, Sylvia Lara and Rosemarie Randle; mother, Belen...

Ezequiel Arriola

Ezequiel Arriola

October 28, 2009

Ezequiel Arriola, 72, Visitation: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Americas. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Monday, November 2, 2009 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment: Private. Survived by wife, Carmen Arriola; daughter: Maribel Alfaro; sons: Ezequiel Arriola, Jr. and Juan Carlos Arriola; brothers: Andres, Salvador and...

Ausena Duron

Ausena Duron

October 27, 2009

Ausena Segura Duron was born in Valentine, Texas on November 16, 1916 and went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2009 surrounded by her loved ones. She is preceded in death by the love of her life of 64 years, Gregory Duron, and parents Basilio and Maria Segura, sisters Dora Barriga, Clara Carillo and brothers Issac Segura, Rosendo...

Francisca Contreras

Francisca Contreras

October 27, 2009

Francisca Contreras, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. She was a long time resident of El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her sons; Mario and Angel Contreras, daughter; Rosemary Contreras, brother; Rafael Corona, sisters; Manuela and Carmen Corona, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Contreras will have Visitation from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7 pm...

Manuel Galindo

Manuel Galindo

October 26, 2009

Manuel Galindo Sr., 82, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. Survived by his wife; Esperanza Galindo, sons; Manuel Jr., Richard and Robert Galindo, daughter; Irma Brijalba, sisters; Matilde, Rosa, and Gloria. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Santa Teresa Catholic Church located at 1042...

Reynaldo M. Sanchez

Reynaldo M. Sanchez

October 26, 2009

Reynaldo M. Sanchez, 68, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. He is preceded in death by his daughter; Lupe Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Irene Sanchez; daughters, Rose (Davaden) Crittenden, and Patricia (Doug) Knutson, grandchildren; Ashley Prato Gutierrez ( Raul), Tony Prato, Amber Prato, Stephanie Gaddis, Heather Crittenden and Melanie Crittenden, great...

Miguel Torres

Miguel Torres

October 24, 2009

Miguel “Mickey” Torres of El Paso, Texas born on May 21, 1970 went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2009. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Jesus and Maria Elena Torres. He is survived by his brothers; Isidro and Jaime Torres; sisters, Frances Torres Gibson, and Nancy Torres Soltero. Mike touched many lives through his creativity...

Dewayne Williams

Dewayne Williams

October 22, 2009

Dewayne Williams was born on July 12, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Iola Williams and Earnest Taylor, Sr. but Ernest preceded him in death. He departed this life on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in the Intensive Care Unit of William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. He attended Walter Scott School and Hyde Park High School in Chicago,...

Robert Vernon Leverett

Robert Vernon Leverett

October 21, 2009

Our be beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Robert Vernon Leverett 91, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, he was born July 22, 1918 in Grenville, NM. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Olga M. Leverett, father; William Henry, mother; Mary Annie Hall, brothers; Raymond, and Roy and sister; Hallen. He...

Jean Graves

Jean Graves

October 21, 2009

Jean Claire Christian Graves passed away on October 21, 2009. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS on September 11, 1923. Jean loved cats, playing Scrabble and UTEP basketball. She and her daughter, India, were loyal fans in the stands since 1969. She liked to tell people “we even went the night of a big snowstorm when it was just us,...

James Cody

James Cody

October 21, 2009

James Cody, 51, Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday October 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home- West. Interment will be on Friday October 30, 2009 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Kerrville, Texas. He is survived by wife Cynthia Cody; Son: William Douglas Cody; Daughter: Dana Leigh Cody; Mother: Ella Bates Cody; and Stepchildren: Ashley and...

Javier Alonzo

Javier Alonzo

October 20, 2009

Javier Alonzo, 43, Visitation: 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Scripture Service: 12:00 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife, Monica Alonzo; sons, Diego and Alex; daughters, Pamela, Alyssa, and Ariana; parents, Daniel and Alicia Alonzo; brothers, Mark and Adam; and sister, Estella. Services entrusted...

Michael Anthony Cluney

Michael Anthony Cluney

October 20, 2009

Michael Anthony Cluney, born November 30, 2004, passed away quietly at home October 20, 2009. His courage and strength is an inspiration for those of us blessed to have him in our lives. He is our champion and now our angel. Michael is survived by his parents, William and Zulema Cluney, siblings, Will Cluney, Eliseo Lara and Marissa Cluney, his...

Rosa Isela Lopez

Rosa Isela Lopez

October 19, 2009

Rosa Isela Lopez, 58, Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Jesus...

Marie "Mitzie" Bengura

Marie "Mitzie" Bengura

October 19, 2009

Marie “Mitzie”, Bengura, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 19, 2009. Mitzie was a long time resident of El Paso. Her love for her family and friends was a reflection of her love and devotion for her heavenly Father. All services will be held at Cross of Grace Church, 4700 Leeds Ave....

Erasmo Chavira

Erasmo Chavira

October 19, 2009

Erasmo Chavira, 58. Visitation: 1:00-10:00 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Iglesia Pentacostal Chaparral, New Mexico. Funeral Service: 12:00 pm, Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Iglesia Pentacostal Chaparral, New Mexico. Interment: Desert View Cemetery. Survived by wife, Alma Chavira; son, Erasmo Chavira Jr.; brothers, Luis, Claudio, and Federico; and sisters, Carmela, Claudia, and Lucha. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.